The latest addition of what we call the ‘Italian Photoroll’, now features 40 links to photographic blogs and websites all around Italy, including some new great Italian Photo blogs and websites. So check out the latest link list below, and if you have an Italian Photo blog or website or know of another Italian Photo …
Read more »Tomorrow sees the third in the four part series of “Two Greedy Italians”. Living in Piemonte, as we do, makes this episode of special interest as the two chefs visit Asti and Turin. The TV guide says: “Regional Pride Antonio Carluccio returns to his home town of Borgofranco, in the Italian Piedmont region, to examine …
Read more »This weekend sees, the National Car Museum in Turin re-open. Following the evolution of cars, so much a part of this motor city, through a display of some 150 examples. Plus drawings, prints, posters and models, many of which are available in the museum’s bookshop. One of the star attractions is a “Cisitalia” Model 202. …
Read more »Today, March 18th, sees the opening of the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento in Turin following 5 years of redevelopment. The museum is set within an historic baroque palace and was once the seat of Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. Today it hosts some 2,400 exhibits spread over 30 rooms, plus film displays and much …
Read more »Turin’s oldest and smallest café is located in Turin’s atmospheric Quadrilatero Romano area. Al Bicerin has barely changed since it opened in 1763. Frequented by Cavour, Dumas and Puccini, this establishment soon became very popular with artisans and the aristocracy. Here you will find the original home of the Bicerin, an exquisite hot drink, with …
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